Featured byUlster University
Overview
Scholarship type
Merit based
Number of scholarships to award
Multiple
Grant
£3,000 per year (up to a maximum of £9,000)
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
- other
Description
Supported by their generous donors, these scholarships aim to increase access to higher education for new students entering first year of an undergraduate course at Ulster University.Your course must be a full-time degree based in one of their three campuses in Belfast, Coleraine or Derry~Londonderry.
Applicable programmes
Benefits
There are a number of benefits to receiving an Ulster University Community Scholarship. Successful students will:
Receive a £3,000 per year scholarship (up to a maximum of £9,000) to alleviate the financial burdens of undertaking a degree.
Be given the opportunity to take part in a bespoke information session to introduce you to life as a student at Ulster University.
Meet other students from across Northern Ireland and take part in workshops designed to support you.
Be offered mentoring support from students within your degree programme e.g.: Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) Programme.
Receive dedicated ongoing support with the transition to Higher Education.
Be given guidance on securing a placement.
You may also be eligible to apply for a laptop to help with your studies – further details will be sent to you.
Eligibility
Non-care experienced applicants must:
- Be in receipt of an offer from Ulster University and have confirmed Ulster as your first choice.
- Have a permanent home address in Northern Ireland.
- Be first in family (this means your parent(s) have not gone to university) to undertake an undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in the UK, Ireland or abroad. However, if a parent is currently studying for their first degree or has graduated within the last 5 years, the application will still be considered. You can apply if you have siblings who are at university or who have graduated.
Care experienced applicants must:
- Be in receipt of an offer from Ulster University and have confirmed Ulster as your first choice.
- Have a permanent home address in Northern Ireland.
- Be care experienced (see definition below).
In addition to the above criteria, all applicants must meet at least one of the following criteria:
- Be currently in receipt of free school meals (FSM) and/or Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA).
- Be the main carer for a family member or dependent.
- Be care experienced.
- Be in receipt of disability living allowance/personal independence payments.
- Permanently reside in an area of high deprivation/low participation.
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Any
Locations
Ireland
Nationality
Any
Study experience required
High school
Age
Unknown
Application
Application deadline
Not specified
The call for applications for entry to the AY24-25 academic year is now open.
Once all supporting evidence has been gathered and verified from provisional awardees, an offer of a scholarship will be made and terms and conditions will be sent to awardees.